l-price-search

Search modular synthesizer product prices across multiple international shops. Use when: (1) User says '/l-price-search' or 'price search', (2) User wants to find prices for a Eurorack/modular synth p...

File Structure

l-price-search/
├── SKILL.md
└── references/
    └── shop-search-guide.md

• references/shop-search-guide.md

Price Search for Modular Synthesizer Products

Search for a modular synthesizer product across multiple international shops. Reports stock availability, prices in local currencies, and JPY-converted prices.

Input

The user provides ONE of:

• Product name (e.g., Make Noise Maths, Mutable Instruments Plaits)
• Product URL from any shop or ModularGrid

Step 1: Detect Brand and Product

From the input, extract:

• Brand name (e.g., Make Noise, Mutable Instruments, Intellijel)
• Product title (e.g., Maths, Plaits, Quad VCA)
• Search query = {brand} {product} (used for web searches)

If a URL is provided, fetch the page to extract brand and product name from the content.

If the brand or product is ambiguous, use web search to confirm the exact name:

web search: "{input}" eurorack modular

Step 2: Get Current Exchange Rates

Before searching shops, get current exchange rates for JPY conversion:

web search: "USD to JPY exchange rate today"
web search: "EUR to JPY exchange rate today"
web search: "GBP to JPY exchange rate today"

Record the rates. These will be used to convert all prices to JPY.

Step 3: Search Each Shop

Search all shops in parallel using the Agent tool (subagent_type: “researcher”) or by making multiple WebFetch/WebSearch calls in parallel. For each shop, follow the strategy in references/shop-search-guide.md.

Search Strategy Overview

Many modular synth shops use Cloudflare or similar bot protection that blocks direct page fetching. Use this tiered approach:

Tier 1: Direct WebFetch (try first)

Some shops allow direct fetching. Try WebFetch with the search URL. If it returns a 403/challenge page, fall back to Tier 2.

Tier 2: WebSearch with site: operator (primary fallback)

Use Google search scoped to the shop domain:

web search: site:perfectcircuit.com "Make Noise" "Maths"
web search: site:reverb.com "Make Noise" "Maths" eurorack

This often returns the exact product page URL with price snippets.

Tier 3: WebFetch on the product page URL

Once you have a product page URL (from Tier 1 search results or Tier 2 Google results), fetch the product page directly to extract price and stock details.

Shops to Search

Additional Discovery

After checking the listed shops, also do a broader web search:

web search: "{brand} {product}" eurorack buy price

This may reveal additional shops (Thomann, Juno Records, Control Voltage, Patchwerks, etc.) that stock the product.

Step 4: Compile Results

Present results in a table sorted by JPY price (lowest first):

## Price Search: {Brand} {Product}

Exchange rates (as of {date}):
- 1 USD = {rate} JPY
- 1 EUR = {rate} JPY
- 1 GBP = {rate} JPY

| Shop | Stock | Price | JPY | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockface Modular | In Stock | 45,000 JPY | 45,000 JPY | https://... |
| Perfect Circuit | In Stock | $289 USD | 43,350 JPY | https://... |
| Schneidersladen | In Stock | 269 EUR | 44,385 JPY | https://... |
| Signal Sounds | Out of Stock | 229.99 GBP | 44,158 JPY | https://... |
| SynthCube | In Stock | $299 USD | 44,850 JPY | https://... |
| Thonk | Not Found | - | - | - |
| Reverb (new) | 3 listings | from $260 USD | from 39,000 JPY | https://... |
| ModularGrid | - | MSRP $295 USD | 44,250 JPY | https://... |

### Notes
- Reverb prices are from individual sellers (new condition filtered)
- ModularGrid MSRP is manufacturer suggested retail price
- Prices may not include shipping or import duties
- {Any other relevant notes about availability, discontinued status, etc.}

Result Fields

For each shop, report:

When Product Is Not Found

If the product is not found on a shop:

• Report Not Found in the Stock column
• Leave Price and JPY as -
• Optionally provide the search URL so the user can check manually

Important Notes

• Shipping costs are NOT included in the prices. Mention this in the output
• Import duties/taxes may apply for international orders. Mention this for non-JP shops
• Reverb prices vary by seller and condition. Filter for “Brand New” when possible, note the price range
• ModularGrid is not a shop — it provides MSRP and links to authorized dealers
• Discontinued products may only appear on Reverb or as “No Longer Available” on shops
• If a shop’s website is completely inaccessible (Cloudflare block on both direct fetch and Google cache), note this and provide the manual search URL